Frozen Crickets (20-25mm) : Acheta domesticus
$56.00
You won’t find a cooler deal on crickets! Super COLD and frozen to -80°C (Sir Douglas Mawson never got this cold!). Our frozen crickets are fresh young adults full of eggs “excellent nutrition for your pet (not the tired old wasted shells of old breeders on offer elsewhere). At less than half the price of live crickets they also represent excellent value and will travel to you super-cooled and guaranteed not to melt. They are a great back-up to have on hand when you run out of live crickets but also a fantastic and economical food for turtles, lizards, birds and fish who will take non-moving food items. At this price you can keep all your animals happy ” even blueys and turtles who are often never offered insects due to the price, difficulty of care and access. Now a box of ARCade frozen crickets in the freezer means nutritional insects are always easily available at a reasonable price. So – why did they put Sir Douglas on a $100 bill? Because that’s how much you save when you buy a box of the ARCade’s frozen Crickets (actually $170). There are many ways we make our crickets the best, you can learn more in our insect facilities pages.
These are young adult crickets with females full of eggs typically over 65% protein and about 18% fat. If its growth you are after for your youngsters, frozen crickets are ideal. You can learn much more about food choices in our nutrition guides.
For more details about ordering, postage charges and delivery times, or advice, please read our guide to ordering frozen products.
Just keep them in the freezer for up to 12 months. It is best to pack them into small sealable bags and press as much air out as possible to give them the longest shelf life.
Just take out what you need a few minutes before – they will thaw very quickly.